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Report: PC makers to provide free Vista-to Win-7 upgrades starting July 1
All about Microsoft — January 6th, 2009 Report: PC makers to provide free Vista-to Win-7 upgrades starting July 1 Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 10:05 am Categories: Vista , Windows client , Corporate strategy , Channel , System builders , OEMs , Resellers , Windows 7 Tags: Microsoft Windows 7 , Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Corp. , Microsoft Windows , Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn) , Operating Systems , Software , Mary Jo Foley In yet another indicator as to the progress of Windows 7, the Tech ARP site reported that Microsoft plans ...

Report: Microsoft to give free Windows 7 coupons to Vista buyers in July
The Seattle Times: Brier Dudley's blog — ... 7 upgrade coupons to people who buy Windows Vista machines starting July 1, according to a Tech ARP report that Mary Jo Foley picked up today. If true, that's evidence that Windows 7 is coming sooner rather than later. It also suggests Microsoft will bend over backwards to keep Vista PC sales moving as Windows 7 approaches. The company generaly provides upgrade coupons close to a Windows launch, but July seems pretty early. Here's Mary Jo's piece and a link to Tech ARP's report, which draws on material apparently provided to PC makers by Microsoft. ...

PC Buyers May Get Windows 7 Free after July [Windows 7]
Lifehacker — [image] The Tech ARP web site nabbed a draft "Technical Guarantee Program" from Microsoft that implies anyone buying a PC from major vendors after July can receive a Windows 7 upgrade for free. Microsoft wouldn't confirm, but didn't truly deny, the implied upgrade program when Microsoft watcher ...

Vista to Windows 7 upgrade date and details revealed
Download Squad — For everyone wanting a free upgrade to Windows 7, Microsoft finally has an answer. Unfortunately, it probably isn't the answer you wanted to hear. Starting on July 1, 2009 any new systems purchased will be eligible for the no-charge update. In addition to purchasing the PC after that date, there are three more rules: End users must purchase a new PC that is pre-installed with an eligible Windows Vista OS. Retail boxed Vista versions likely won't qualify. Your computer must have a valid Windows Vista COA attached. The only Windows Vista(R) versions eligible for the program are ...

Linkpost | 2.12.2009
TechBlog — Snooze, you lose: Windows 7 beta has left the building | Main February 12, 2009 Linkpost | 2.12.2009 • Broadband Connection Highs and Lows Across Rural America - Rural residents are lucky if they can get high-speed Internet in many locations. • Fennec Milestone Release for Windows Mobile - The initial release of Mozilla's mobile browser is out, but it's "pre-alpha" and only for the HTC Touch Pro. • The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program - TechArp says it has obtained details about Vista-to-Win7 upgrades. Program date starts July 1, according to this document. • Vista or Windows 7? Just get rid of XP, ...

Microsoft to offer free Windows 7 upgrade for Vista computers purchased after July 1
CrunchGear — Microsoft has been putting together the Windows 7 Technical Guarantee Program and it appears that it’ll likely go into effect starting July 1st of this year. It’s that program that lets you purchase a machine with Microsoft’s current operating system and then upgrade it to the newest one when it launches, similar to what the company did when getting ready for Vista. The program will apparently be optional to OEMs, so not all companies will be participating. But you can guess that a computer with a “Free upgrade to Windows 7!” sticker will probably sell over a similar machine without. TechARP got a hold of all the ...

Windows 7 Upgrade Program tipped: Vista PCs bought after June 1st get upgrade
SlashGear — Microsoft is planning to run a free upgrade scheme for Windows 7, under the terms of which anybody who buys a new PC from a participating vendor after July 1st will be eligible for an upgrade to the new OS on its release.  Although the details of the scheme - particularly the date with which it comes into effect, and the manufacturers participating - are unconfirmed, Tech ARP managed to acquire a draft of the Microsoft proposal, which outlines their intent. The scheme is similar to that which Microsoft organized during the changeover from Windows XP to Windows Vista, in which buyers of a new XP computer could ...

Free update to Windows 7 for Vista buyers after July 1st, 2009
Boing Boing Gadgets — Good news: if you're forced to buy a Windows Vista computer in the later half of the year, Microsoft will upgrade you for free to Windows 7, with versions syncing up (Home Premium to Home Premium, etc.) Bad news: it's optional to OEMs, so not everyone will be participating. And while it's a pipe dream, there's still sort of the resentful residue of a feeling that given Vista's epic crumminess, Microsoft should be upgrading everyone to 7 for free anyway. The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program [Techarp]

Windows 7 upgrade concepts leaked
TG Daily - All News — Chicago (IL) - Microsoft is planning to offer what many believe will be free upgrades to Windows 7 from Vista. Tech ARP acquired a document distributed to OEMs which divulges details of what is currently being referred to as the Windows 7 Upgrade Program . The program is designed to help bring forward those consumers who may be holding off making new PC purchases until after Windows 7 officially arrives. The program is designed for consumers and includes absolutely no support for multiple upgrades for enterprise. Companies wishing to upgrade will have to utilize the volume licensing program, of which more information will be shared at a ...

Windows 7 upgrade details released
Engadget — The kids over at Tech Arp got their hands on a draft of Microsoft's Windows 7 upgrade scheme. According to the the document, titled "The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program Rev. 2.1," Vista machines purchased from participating vendors after July 1st will be eligible for an upgrade to the new OS, whenever it ...

Microsoft to Offer Free Vista to 7 Upgrade Starting in July? [Rumor]
Gizmodo — ... All of this information should still be taken as rumor, but those looking to upgrade their computers can probably feel safe aiming for July, even if Windows 7 isn't out yet. [Tech ARP via ...

Report: July 1 kick-off for Windows 7 free-upgrade program still likely
All about Microsoft — February 12th, 2009 Report: July 1 kick-off for Windows 7 free-upgrade program still likely Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 1:06 pm Categories: Channel , Corporate strategy , OEMs , Resellers , System builders , Vista , Windows 7 , Windows XP , Windows client Tags: Microsoft Windows 7 , Microsoft Corp. , TechARP , Microsoft Windows , Operating Systems , Software , Mary Jo Foley There’s more evidence that if you’re in the market for a new Windows PC and can wait until July 1, you might as well do so if you are interested in ...

Buy A New PC After July 1st, Get Free Upgrade To Windows 7
OhGizmo! — By Luke Anderson I’ve been checking out Windows 7 since the beta opened up a little while ago, and have thus far been fairly pleased with it. I’m not a huge Vista hater (I can’t say that I’m in love with it either) but I’m looking forward to the new OS so that I can go ahead and upgrade. I always hate this period of time between operating systems because end-users are sort of in limbo. Everyone is hearing how great the new version is going to be, but they want to upgrade their system now. So what does one do? Well my suggestion this time around would be to wait until July 1st of this year to get ...

Windows 7 upgrade details revealed
Gadgetell — Section: Computers, Software / Applications There comes that time before a new operating system is released when people begin to wonder what the upgrade costs will be and whether they should hold off on purchasing a new computer.  It seems that time is upon us now, thanks to the upcoming release of Windows 7, and while we still do not have a final release date or pricing information, the upgrade details are slowly being revealed. According to some still unconfirmed information, it looks like there are going to be a few options and they will depend on whether you are choosing to upgrade from Vista or ...

'Windows 7 Capable' PCs Slated For June
TechWeb — ... by a popular tech blog. Under the program rules, consumers who purchase Vista-based computers from June 28 onward will be eligible for the upgrade, according to documents posted this week on Tech Arp. Vista Home Professional users will have the option to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Professional, Vista Business users will be able to migrate to Windows 7 Professional, and Vista Ultimate users will be able to move to Windows 7 Ultimate. All upgrades must be complete by April, 2010, according to the blog . A Microsoft spokeswoman said Monday that she was not immediately able to ...

'Windows 7 Capable' PCs Slated For June
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... by a popular tech blog. Under the program rules, consumers who purchase Vista-based computers from June 28 onward will be eligible for the upgrade, according to documents posted this week on Tech Arp. Vista Home Professional users will have the option to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Professional, Vista Business users will be able to migrate to Windows 7 Professional, and Vista Ultimate users will be able to move to Windows 7 Ultimate. All upgrades must be complete by April, 2010, according to the blog . A Microsoft spokeswoman said Monday that she was not immediately able to ...

Windows 7 Includes Three New Games
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... by a popular tech blog. Under the program rules, consumers who purchase Vista-based computers from June 28 onward will be eligible for the upgrade, according to documents posted this week on Tech Arp. Vista Home Professional users will have the option to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Professional, Vista Business users will be able to migrate to Windows 7 Professional, and Vista Ultimate users will be able to move to Windows 7 Ultimate. All upgrades must be complete by April, 2010, according to the blog . A Microsoft spokesperson declined to comment. Microsoft needs Windows 7 ...

Windows 7 Includes Three New Games
TechWeb — ... by a popular tech blog. Under the program rules, consumers who purchase Vista-based computers from June 28 onward will be eligible for the upgrade, according to documents posted this week on Tech Arp. Vista Home Professional users will have the option to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Professional, Vista Business users will be able to migrate to Windows 7 Professional, and Vista Ultimate users will be able to move to Windows 7 Ultimate. All upgrades must be complete by April, 2010, according to the blog . A Microsoft spokesperson declined to comment. Microsoft needs Windows 7 ...

Free Windows 7?
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols's blog — TechARP.com , a Malaysian Web-site, with friends in Redmond Washington, is reporting that Microsoft will provide free, or discounted anyway, Windows 7 upgrades to users who buy Vista or Windows XP PCs between June 2009 and January 2010. This sounds like a good deal. But, then so did Vista-Capable PCs . You know, the ones, which Microsoft assured users that PCs bought before Windows Vista shipped would be able to run the operating system. The ones which turned out to be only capable of running the retarded little brother of the Vista family: Vista Basic. The ones, which are now the center of the Vista Capable lawsuit ...

Microsoft: No Windows 7 for ARM-based netbooks (for now)
All about Microsoft — June 3rd, 2009 Microsoft: No Windows 7 for ARM-based netbooks (for now) Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 10:08 am Categories: App Compatibility , Channel , Corporate strategy , Google , OEMs , Resellers , System builders , Vista , Windows 7 , Windows XP , Windows client Tags: ARM , Microsoft Windows 7 , Microsoft Corp. , Netbook , Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs , Microsoft Windows , Operating Systems , Hardware , Software , Mary Jo Foley Microsoft is not going to make ...

Microsoft: No Windows 7 for ARM-based netbooks (for now)
All about Microsoft — June 3rd, 2009 Microsoft: No Windows 7 for ARM-based netbooks (for now) Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 10:08 am Categories: App Compatibility , Channel , Corporate strategy , Google , OEMs , Resellers , System builders , Vista , Windows 7 , Windows XP , Windows client Tags: ARM , Microsoft Windows 7 , Microsoft Corp. , Netbook , Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs , Microsoft Windows , Operating Systems , Hardware , Software , Mary Jo Foley Microsoft is not going to make ...

Best Buy memo details Microsoft Win 7 upgrade program, upgrade pricing
All about Microsoft — June 5th, 2009 Best Buy memo details Microsoft Win 7 upgrade program, upgrade pricing Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 11:03 am Categories: Channel , Corporate strategy , Vista , Windows 7 , Windows XP , Windows client Tags: Best Buy Co. Inc. , Microsoft Windows 7 , Microsoft Corp. , Pricing Strategy , Microsoft Windows , Operating Systems , Software , Mary Jo Foley Microsoft officials may not be ready to share the date of the Vista-to-Windows 7 upgrade program they preannounced this week . But Best Buy is. A Best Buy memo ...

Microsoft preps PC makers for Windows 7 Upgrade launch
All about Microsoft — June 22nd, 2009 Microsoft preps PC makers for Windows 7 Upgrade launch Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 1:09 pm Categories: Channel , Corporate strategy , OEMs , Resellers , System builders , Vista , Windows 7 , Windows XP , Windows client Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Corp. , Microsoft Windows 7 , Microsoft Windows , Operating Systems , Software , Mary Jo Foley The clock is ticking. Microsoft is getting its partners prepped for the Windows 7 Upgrade program , expected to be launched officially by June ...